Climate Insights for Maracaibo

Municipio Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela

Hottest
July
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
January
25°C low77°F low
Wettest
October
195 mm rain7.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Maracaibo is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 1,144 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 195 mm of rainfall. Maracaibo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Maracaibo is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 45 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 7.7 in of rainfall. Maracaibo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, April. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 77°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°FebMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 25°MarMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 26°AprMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 26°MayMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 27°JunMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 27°JulMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 27°AugMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 27°SepMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 26°OctMax: 32°Average: 29°Min: 26°NovMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 26°DecMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 92°FAverage: 84°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 85°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 92°FAverage: 85°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 93°FAverage: 86°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 92°FAverage: 85°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 85°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 89°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°F
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Maracaibo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Maracaibo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 83°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 7mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmAprPrecipitation: 66mmMayPrecipitation: 156mmJunPrecipitation: 122mmJulPrecipitation: 85mmAugPrecipitation: 142mmSepPrecipitation: 159mmOctPrecipitation: 195mmNovPrecipitation: 162mmDecPrecipitation: 21mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.3inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 2.6inMayPrecipitation: 6.1inJunPrecipitation: 4.8inJulPrecipitation: 3.4inAugPrecipitation: 5.6inSepPrecipitation: 6.2inOctPrecipitation: 7.7inNovPrecipitation: 6.4inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
Precipitation

Maracaibo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,144 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 95 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 195 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7 mm. That's 188 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Maracaibo is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 45 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 7.7 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 7.4 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Maracaibo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Maracaibo is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maracaibo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maracaibo based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
32 °C90 °F
15 km/h9 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
33 °C91 °F
17 km/h11 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
33 °C92 °F
17 km/h10 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
33 °C92 °F
13 km/h8 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
33 °C92 °F
9 km/h6 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C80 °F
34 °C93 °F
11 km/h7 mph
85 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
34 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
142 mm5.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C80 °F
33 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
159 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
32 °C90 °F
8 km/h5 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C78 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C78 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in